Emerging Technology (M.S.)
Marymount’s emerging technology program offers advanced study in many aspects of new technology, allowing IT professionals to be “reskilled” as technology changes. The program provides maximum flexibility for IT professionals, allowing them to take three 12-credit certificates in a five-year time frame leading to 36 credits in emerging technology and its implementation. Students can select two or three of the following emerging technology certificates:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Digital Health
- Digital Transformation
As well as one of the following implementation certificates:
- Intrapreneurship
- Leadership
- Project Management
The program is designed for IT professionals who need “reskilling” in these emerging technologies.
Upon completion of the emerging technology program, students will be able to
- Evaluate organization technology requirements and recommend solutions to improve business processes and meet customer needs.
- Exercise leadership in the selection and implementation of new technologies in the digital workplace.
- Communicate the advantages of emerging technology to a variety of stakeholders.
- Collaborate in the workplace to ensure timely and effective implementation of emerging technology.
Admission Requirements: Preference is given to applicants who have one of the following:
- an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program such as computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or related areas;
- nine (9) recent credits in an accredited graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
- a high-level certificate such as PMP, CISSP, or CCNA; or
- a satisfactory score on the GRE or GMAT with a background or experience in information technology.
An interview with the School Director or a designee may be required.
If the admissions review reveals some deficiencies in general information technology knowledge, the student may be required to complete additional undergraduate or graduate courses.
Application information for current graduate students: Current master’s level students who are pursuing a master’s level graduate program in the College may submit paperwork to the College for consideration to change to a different master’s level graduate program in the College, or to add an additional master’s level graduate program in the College. Students wishing to pursue a doctoral degree must follow the application process outlined with graduate admissions.
Current students who are pursuing a graduate certificate within the College may submit paperwork to the College for consideration to add a master’s level program within the College to their program of study at the University.
Transfer Credits: Students who have completed an equivalent graduate course within five years at an accredited college or university, and received a grade of B or better, may be permitted to transfer those graduate credits at the discretion of the school director. No transfer credit is given for internship or practicum experience at the graduate level. Ordinarily, no more than 12 graduate credit hours may be transferred.
Course Substitution Policy: If students have a depth of knowledge in the subject of a specific course, they can apply to take an alternative course in the specialized area. If courses in two of the selected certificates overlap, students will be required to substitute the course in the second certificate for another course in the certificate subject matter.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of B- is needed to receive credit for a course in any of the certificates in the emerging technology program. All graduate students in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of any semester will be placed on academic probation. Students must bring their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine (9) graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Degree Requirements
36 credits
Credits are taken from three graduate certificates.
At least two of these certificates must be from the following list:
Optionally, one certificate may be taken from these implementation certificates:
See individual catalog entries for the requirements for each certificate.